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Saturday, August 11, 2007

When I first came across the Green Blog Project, started by Inji of Ginger and Mango, I was very thrilled by the idea and waited for the spring to come. I went and bought lot of seeds and pots. I don't have a backyard but managed to get pots which can stand on my apartment window. It feels so good to see your veggies grow. Back in India, I had a huge garden with all kinds of trees like peaches, plums, Pomegranate and banana. I also had a veggie garden. Missed all that space when I heard about the green blog project.This time this event is hosted by Deepz of Letz Cook. Here are some recipes from my small kitchen garden

In a pan add 2 tsp oil and add cumin seeds. Once it splutters add beans, potatoes, turmeric, salt and chilli powder. Saute it and cover it with lid on medium heat for about 10 -12 minutes. Uncover the lid and leave it for 2-3 minutes.

The Masala is same as that of I prepared for Bharwan Karela. You can follow the same procedure for making the tomato/ onion masala. In a pan add 2bsp oil and fry the okras till slightly soft and crisp. Add the prepared masala to it and fold together. Let it cook for another 10 minutes. Masaledar bhindi is ready.

Mint Plant

Cilantro just showing upLot of them showing up infactI have some more recipes from my kitchen garden which I will post in Garden HarvestPart 2

Your little garden is lush and beautiful! Love those tender green beans and the cute okra. A friend gave me an okra seedling that I tried growing in the pot by the kitchen window...but it caught some disease (brown spots on the laves) and died :( I don't have a green thumb like you :)

Sharmi, I've never seen okra blossoms before. They look like poppies. Your okra recipe is among many that seem to be posting within the last few days. I've never been more encouraged to try it.

Your photo gallery has many fantastic pics. Do you have recipes for all the photos featured or are some of them shots from restaurants in your travels? I can't get over those colorful scoops of ice cream. : )

SharmiI get it from BJ's too.But in ShopRite, there is more variety. Like even with M. Star there are flavors like Mexican, Black bean etc. which I have not seen in BJ'sAlso they have veg nuggets and veg sausage links, same brand--sandeepa